Sep 18, 2019

Ep. 81. In light of Ric Ocasek's sudden and unexpected death over the weekend, John talks about the time Weezer covered a Cars song for a Cars movie soundtrack. He also discusses the band's long-ranging relationship with the Cars lead singer.

LISTEN:

1. "You Might Think" (Weezer cover) on Spotify | Apple Music |

Apr 17, 2019

Ep. 63. "Worry Rock" is the seventh track off of Green Day's 1997 album Nimrod. And no, you're not listening to the wrong podcast -- Weezer recorded a cover of the song in 2002. John talks about it, why he thinks it improves on the original, and how the band has changed their approach to cover songs in the Teal...

Jun 24, 2018

Ep. 23. Weezer kicks off a nationwide tour with the Pixies this weekend, so what better way to celebrate than with Weezer's cover of The Pixies' "Velouria." John discusses why this song was so important to the start of the Post-Pinkerton and which famous musician thinks this is the best Pixies cover of...

Apr 1, 2018

Ep. 10. "Teenage Dirtbag" is a song with a rich, complicated history for the band Weezer. Learn all about it in today's special BONUS episode!

LISTEN:

1. "Teenage Dirtbag" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

2. "Teenage Dirtbag" (Live at Reading Festival) on YouTube

LYRICS:

1. "Teenage Dirtbag" at Genius.com

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